Mastering Waste Management: From Basics to Zero Waste

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Description: Waste is an inevitable byproduct of life, but how humanity manages it defines the sustainability of our planet. This comprehensive course takes you on a structured journey through the science, policies, and practices of waste management — from understanding waste generation and its global impact to exploring modern disposal techniques and zero-waste strategies adopted worldwide.You will learn about the different types of waste — municipal, industrial, medical, electronic, agricultural, radioactive, hazardous, and more. The course dives deep into waste segregation, collection systems, transportation, treatment, and disposal methods including recycling, composting, biogas, incineration, and landfills.By combining global statistics, real-world case studies, and sustainable best practices, this course equips you with the knowledge and tools to address one of humanity’s greatest environmental challenges.What You Will LearnFundamentals of waste generation, classification, and compositionGlobal trends in per capita waste generation and regional comparisonsAdverse impacts of waste on ecosystems, climate, human health, and biodiversityWaste sources from domestic, community, agricultural, industrial, and medical sectorsSolid Waste Management (SWM) processes: segregation, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposalTechnologies for plastic recycling, incineration, biogas production, gasification, and compostingUnderstanding landfills and their typesBest practices in plastic waste reduction, reuse, recycling, and energy recoveryReverse logistics in E-waste managementThe Zero Waste concept, hierarchy, city models, and global policy appr
Category: Teaching & Academics > Social Science > Waste Management
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Price: 19.99
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